A beautiful family. A luxury home. An idyllic street. A perfect town. Seems like the recipe for the American dream. But this family's dream soon turned into a nightmare when they began receiving threatening letters from someone simply known as The Watcher who made it very clear they were not welcome in the neighborhood. But who could have been ...…

Parents around the world feared their children would fall victim to this latest internet threat. A freakish face, long black hair, and unblinking wide eyes. News stations across the world warned of it. Were they blowing an urban legend out of proportion? Or should parents pay closer attention for fear this creature will target their children next?…

On the brink of the new millennium, one man claims to know the day God will return to Earth...and He's doing it on a spaceship. When he and the rest of the UFOlogy cult take up residence in a Texas suburb, decked out in all white and cowboy hats, officials fear they may have a Heaven's Gate situation on their hands. Will it end as badly as ever ...…

This viral story took the internet by storm. A lone man haunted and paralyzed by the ghost of a small boy. Did this escalate into a full-on demonic possession or were we all the victims - haunted by an attention-hungry internet charlatan?By Christie Wallace and Heather McKinney.

The voice of an angel, the soul of a change maker, the mind of a businessman. Sam Cooke was the highest selling artist of the 1960s, second only to Elvis, and his crossover appeal made him a fan favorite of audiences of all races. He was at the height of his career when he was gunned down in a seedy Los Angeles motel. Was it a justifiable homic ...…

Usually, you send flowers and chocolate on Valentine's Day, but Al "Scarface" Capone decided he was going to send a bloody message to his longtime rival Bugs Moran. On Feb. 14, 1929, seven of Moran's men from his North Side gang lay dead on a warehouse floor, gunned down by Thompson Submachine guns. Was a power struggle to control the lucrative ...…

Her case was splashed across tabloids throughout the world - A drug and sex-fueled night that ended in a blood bath. But the real story behind one of Itay's biggest cases may surprise you. Was this just another botched investigation, or a prosecution team and a bloodthirsty media more concerned with grandiose stories and slut-shaming than the f ...…

Mind control, drugging, blackmail, and celebrity glitches. The United States government claims it will do whatever it takes to protect its citizens, but what if they very citizens they claim to be protecting are unwittingly part of a horrific psychological experiment? One journalist blew the lid on this decade long government-sanctioned torture ...…

Millions of people go missing each year and there are as many as 100,000 active missing persons cases in the U.S. at any given time. While some of these stories have happy endings, sometimes the events surrounding the disappearance, and eventual discovery of their loved ones, are so bizarre that friends and families are left with more questions ...…

Is evil born or made? Given the right circumstances will good people turn on their fellow man or woman? In 1971 an elite psychology professor conducted what some would call the most groundbreaking and controversial experiment the world has ever seen in search of the answer. But was the experiment unbiased or were the results tainted because of ...…

A charismatic leader, a devoted group of followers, and the largest military group ever gathered against civilians. The siege at Waco brought an end to David Koresh's reign. Was he a persecuted Messiah or an apocalyptic madman brought to justice by the government.By Christie Wallace and Heather McKinney.

A man-sized bird creature that stands 6 feet tall, has a wingspan of 15 feet, and ominous glowing red eyes. There have been many speculations as to Mothman's origins since he was first spotted in Point Pleasant, West Virginia in 1966. Some believe he is an alien creature or a government experiment gone wrong. Skeptics dismiss the phenomena sayi ...…

JonBenét Ramsey's brutal murder captivated a nation. At the time, the family hired an army of lawyers and refused to talk to police. Did they have something to hide, someone to protect, or were they simply taking precautions against an overzealous police force bent on framing them? Suspects have cropped up, but DNA evidence, behavioral analysis ...…

On Dec. 26, 1996 the brutal murder of six year old beauty pageant queen JonBenet Ramsey shocked the world. 22 years later and this case remains unsolved. What happened that fateful morning at the Ramsey's lavish Colorado home? Does the 911 call reveal more than intended? Who really wrote the lengthy and suspicious ransom note. There are a lot o ...…

For many children the holiday season is about twinkling lights, hanging their stockings by the fire with care, and leaving cookies and milk out for good ol' Saint Nick. But for those that find themselves on the naughty list Christmas can be a season of pure terror. Krampus is coming to town and he's armed with a bundle of ruten for swatting lit ...…

It's the first Sunday of the month which means another exciting trip to the Dallas Psychic Fair! Heather gets her Aura picture taken, has another spot on reading from Sylvia, and is chosen to receive a message in the gallery reading! Plus some of our amazing listeners joined us for the fun!By Christie Wallace and Heather McKinney.

We discuss what OJ's ex-manager is claiming, new evidence that it may have been a nuclear bomb that caused the Dyatlov Pass incident, a listener tells us about her friend who is a member of the Congregation For The Light, and we have even more proof that the JFK assassination was a government cover-up!…

For decades the mystery that has shrouded Area 51 has led to some of the most bizarre conspiracy theories out there. Is it where the remnants of a possible crashed alien spacecraft from Roswell, New Mexico being housed? Has the government mastered time travel in an underground lair? Is there really an invisible runway that can only be detected ...…

The "official" report from the Warren Commission states Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the assassination of President Kennedy. However over 60% of Americans believe otherwise. Could Oswald have been working with the CIA, KGB, or both? Did LBJ's desire to be President cause him to orchestrate the unthinkable? Was the mafia sending a message to ...…

In an effort to win over a conservative city that he and LBJ lost in the election, John F. Kennedy visited dallas on November 23, 1963. Depsite a warm reception the fanfare was cut short when shots rang out in Dealey Plaza and JFK became the fourth President of the United States to be assassinated. There were dozens of eye witnesses but did any ...…

Jovember continues with an episode dedicated to the Chappaquiddick scandal Senator Ted Kennedy waited 10 hours before telling police he had driven off the side of a bridge, into Poucha Pond, and left Mary Jo Kopechne to die in his car fullly submerged in water. That wasn't quite his story though...By Christie Wallace and Heather McKinney.

Tarot readings, runes, energy blockage treatments! This trip to the Dallas Psychic Fair was even better than last time! Especially because some of our listeners joined us!By Christie Wallace and Heather McKinney.

One of the most powerful families in American history has been beset by tragedy since they first set foot on American soil. Multiple plane crashes, two political assassinations, cancer, drug overdoses, suicide. Think of something horrible and it has almost certianly happened to the Kennedy's. Some blame an old Irish curse for their endured hard ...…

It seems like every state has their own version of how the Goatman came to be. Is it the result of a science experiment gone wrong, the offspring of a farmer that loved his flock way too much, or some teens playing a prank on an entire city?By Christie Wallace and Heather McKinney.

Neighbors thought the terrible smell was from the local sausage factory. Anthony Sowell tried to convince people it was from his elderly mother. But the real explanation was that Sowell, aka The Cleveland Strangler, had 11 decomposing bodies stashed around his house. This is one House of Horrors you do NOT want to visit on Halloween.…

Traveling abroad with your best friend sounds like a dream come true, but for Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon it became a living nightmare. More than four years after they went missing in the Panamanian jungle there still isn't a definitive answer as to what tragedy befell these women. Phone records recovered from their cell phones tell a story ...…

On the first Sunday of every month the Dallas Psychic Fair opens its doors to those looking for guidance not of this realm. We recount our mind blowing experiences!By Christie Wallace and Heather McKinney.

The Smurl family claims that they were tormented by a demonic presence in their home for 13 years. Black masses would materialize before them, loud banging and scratching in the walls would keep them up at night, and a succubus with the head of a young woman and the body of an old lady covered in scales did the unthinkable. The Smurls and famed ...…

Children are supposed to be innocent and sweet, however these children aren't like most. Solid black eyes, pale skin, telekinetic abilities. Maybe they aren't really children at all. We discuss the history of black eyed children, terrifying encounters, possible explanations as to what these paranormal creatures really are, and the science behin ...…

Bizarre behvior caputured by an elevator camera launched this case into the spotlight. What caused Elisa Lam's erractic and paranoid behavior at The Cecil Hotel? Paranormal activity, a game to access another dimension, government testing? Could the dark and tortured history of the hotel and its seedy residents be to blame? Or was it her lifelon ...…

You might think Manhattan's best kept secret is that swanky new underground club you and your friends can't get into. However, it might just be this modern day doomsday cult that meets weekly in a Murray Hill brownstone. Descendants of an Atlantis Aryan super race, a future without stomachs, rampant homophobia - "The Light" really ticks all the ...…

Its outstretched arms will horrify you and comfort you at the same time. Is Slenderman an imaginary figment of the internet's lore, or are his powers something that reach beyond the screen?By Christie Wallace and Heather McKinney.

Nine hikers go missing on a treacherous and difficult hike up, what some call, Dead Mountain. Were they victims of human error, or was something more sinister to blame? Today we discuss the Dyatlov Pass Incident.By Christie Wallace and Heather McKinney.

The deadliest diving cave in Florida, locked with a rusted gate, has claimed many lives. So what makes one man's disappearance any different? A missing body. An abandoned life. Did the depths claim Ben McDaniel or did he fake his own death to start a new life? Or, perhaps, it was something even more sinister.…

We discuss the eerie history and bizarre oddities of this famed mansion, why The Neverending Story was so terrifying as a kid, and learn about the time our special guest, Scriven Bernard, received a message from the other side. Special Guest: Scriven Bernard.By Christie Wallace and Heather McKinney.

Sure, it sounds like a beautiful tropical getaway, but the Bermuda Triangle has taken hundreds of lives from the 1490s to the present day. Some say it's due to unique and dangerous weather patterns, but other suspect a much more wicked underlying cause. Aliens, the ancient pyramids, worm holes?? What is to blame for this strange phenomena?…

All girls like dolls, right? WRONG! You'll find this doll in places you didn't leave her, creepy notes around your home, and don't even think about having guests over. She may be locked up in The Warrens occult museum but that doesn't mean she's stopped her evil ways....By Christie Wallace and Heather McKinney.

What really happened to Natalie Wood that fateful night? Her death was originally labeled an accident, but in recent years her bodyguard Dennis Davern has revealed some new insights that raises a lot of questions. Did she really drown or was she murdered by her husband and actor Robert Wagner?By Christie Wallace and Heather McKinney.

This week we explore the extreme religion of Jehova's Witnesses. We interview a former JW of 20 years, learn why they can't masturbate or celebrate birthdays, and delve into the sinister practice of sexual assault cover ups. Special Guest: Tyler Simpson.By Christie Wallace and Heather McKinney.

The only thing worse than a multi-level marketing scheme is a multi-level marketing scheme that is also a cult. A self proclaimed genius that forces women to have his initials branded on their skin, Smallville actresses, and sex trafficking are just the tip of the iceberg of this dangerous pyramid scheme.…

Have a decision with which you're struggling? Want some insight into your future? Just like bad ass cards with pretty designs? Then Tarot is for you! Special guest Jessica Dorrell joins the ladies to discuss the meaning behind some of the more popular Tarot cards and gives Heather an eerily accurate reading! Special Guest: Jessica Dorrell.…

We cover the infamous Bronco chase, fake mustaches, trial tactics, and glove fittings. Most importantly, we become a podcast divided when discussing which pizza is best for watching police chases!By Christie Wallace and Heather McKinney.

We do a deep dive into the history of OJ and Nicole Brown, his career, how they met, his awful record of domestic violence, and Ron Goldman being in the wrong place at the wrong time. WARNING: Contains descriptions of graphic violence as well as domestic abuse.By Christie Wallace and Heather McKinney.

In this episode, we follow the GSK down to Southern California and also through his capture using DNA databases. We get into some legal questions about reasonableness and search warrants, and why you should think twice before spitting in a vial!By Christie Wallace and Heather McKinney.

We hit record and just had fun! In our very first episode we discuss how our love of true crime began, some of our "favorite" cults, offer some hot takes on religion, and Heather introduces us to her Mom. NOTE: We hope you enjoy the origin of Sinisterhood. Heads up - these first few episodes are rough-sounding. If sound issues bother you, skip ...…

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